Special Olympics

A Special Olympics athlete from Albania went missing Saturday night, and officials are seeking the public’s help in finding him. Andi Gusmari, 44, was last seen around 8:30 p.m. on the USC campus, police and Special Olympics World Games officials said Sunday. He is described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds, and he was last seen wearing a red jersey with the word “Albania” in black lettering, black track pants with white stripes and tennis shoes. He has dark hair and dark eyes. Interested in the stories shaping California? Sign up for the free Essential California newsletter >> He speaks Albanian, not English, but will respond to his name,...

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